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spindle

Also known as: ananbeam; cat tree; catwood; common spindle tree; dogwood; gatten tree; gatter tree; louseberry tree; pegwood; prick timber; prickwood; skewerwood; spindle tree

Vigorous, spreading deciduous shrub or small tree to 3m, with narrowly ovate leaves turning pink or red in autumn, and panicles of small greenish-white flowers followed by 4-lobed red fruits which split to reveal orange seeds

Scientific classification

Species: spindle (Euonymus europaeus)
Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of spindle

Distribution map

Europe to Western Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of spindle

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spindle care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.